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The rethinking resource‐sharing initiative: a new development in the USA

Gail Wanner (SirsiDynix, Deer River, Minnesota, USA)
Anne Beaubien (University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA)
Michelle Jeske (Denver Public Library, Denver, Colorado, USA)

Interlending & Document Supply

ISSN: 0264-1615

Article publication date: 5 June 2007

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Abstract

Purpose

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The purpose of this article is to describe innovations in resource sharing in the US library community with an international perspective.

Design/methodology/approach

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The article provides a descriptive analysis.

Findings

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It describes the reforms that need to be made in the form of a manifesto. It discusses interoperability, improving library visibility in internet search results and the GET‐IT button project with illustrated examples.

Originality/value

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The authors are all key figures in the developments described. The article provides important insights into current thoughts on resource sharing in the USA.

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Citation

Wanner, G., Beaubien, A. and Jeske, M. (2007), "The rethinking resource‐sharing initiative: a new development in the USA", Interlending & Document Supply, Vol. 35 No. 2, pp. 92-98. https://doi.org/10.1108/02641610710754097

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

Copyright © 2007, Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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